cork
word
/ˈkɔɹk/
kork
/kˈɔːk/
kawk
Definition
Cork is a light, soft material that comes from the bark of a cork oak tree. It is often used to make bottle stoppers, bulletin boards, and as insulation.
Usage & Nuances
"Cork" can mean either the material itself or a bottle stopper made from it. Common phrases include "cork a bottle" (put the stopper in) and "pop the cork" (open a bottle, especially of wine). Not to be confused with 'corkboard' (bulletin board) or 'corked bat' (in baseball, a modified bat).
Spanish: corchoPortuguese (BR): rolha - cortiçaPortuguese (PT): rolha - cortiçaChinese (Simplified): 软木Chinese (Traditional): 軟木Hindi: कॉर्कArabic: فلينBengali: কর্কRussian: пробка (материал) - пробка (затычка)Japanese: コルクVietnamese: nút bấc - bần (vật liệu)Korean: 코르크Turkish: mantarUrdu: کارکIndonesian: gabus
Example Sentences
He put the cork back after pouring the juice.
basic
Can you pop the cork for me?
natural
There are tiny pieces of cork floating in my drink.
natural
We used a sheet of cork as a bulletin board in the office.
natural
The wine bottle has a cork in it.
basic
This board is made of cork.
basic